Waukee CSD

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🎉Exciting news! Transitional kindergarten will be offered in our District starting next year! TK is designed for children of kindergarten age who would benefit from an extra year of school to reach key milestones. Enrollment opens Jan. 14. Learn more: waukeeschools.org/enrollment/tk

This week was 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤, so it's fitting that our elementary computer science teachers used their professional development time to explore the Finch robot. Thanks to a grant, each elementary school has 10 robots. #WeAreWaukee

🔬 Science in action at Maple Grove Elementary! 5th-grade students worked hard to create unique, sustainable ecosystems to demonstrate how energy moves through nature. Check out their amazing designs! ☀️🌱 #WeAreWaukee

📣 Calling all future teachers! You could be eligible for a Waukee Education Association (WEA) scholarship. There are two categories — one for Waukee CSD grads and another for current Waukee CSD seniors. Learn more here: bit.ly/4gdR98o.

Congrats to our ISDTA State Dance Champions! 🌟 Leah Loeffelholz (WHS) – Class XI Solo Champion 🌟 Addisyn Smith (NWHS) – Class XII Solo Champion 🌟 NWHS – Contemporary Champion 🌟 NWHS – Lyrical Champion

High school students in the @WaukeeAPEX Engineering Technology & Robotics class are making an impact by modifying toys to meet the unique needs of children at Blank Children's Hospital clinics. Watch to see what innovative work they're doing to bring smiles to young patients.

Mark your calendars! Registration for Waukee CSD Community Education winter and spring classes begins Friday, Dec. 13. Take a sneak peek at the class catalog today to preview all that will be offered! Winter/spring catalog: bit.ly/3W1qLV0

Another fall sports season has come to an end. Relive the excitement with highlights from Waukee CSD's teams! #WeAreWaukee Read more: bit.ly/3BrIOz4

This Giving Tuesday, please consider donating to our 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 meal fund to combat student hunger. Donations help cover the cost for students with empty lunch accounts. Learn more and donate here: bit.ly/4ihN6K3.

Recess got a winter upgrade today! Students bundled up and made the most of today’s first snowfall on the playgrounds. ❄️☃️ #WeAreWaukee

Students at Woodland Hills Elementary School came together to pack boxes filled with essential household items and food, supporting families in need. We love seeing our students give back to our community! 💜 #WeAreWaukee

Shoutout to Brookview Elementary School for being named to the Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll! This recognition celebrates schools that build leadership while achieving notable academic results. Great Job, Brookview! ⭐️ #WeAreWaukee #ForABetterWorld

Join us in celebrating an aweseome achievement by Waukee High School Associate, Reghupathi Pai! Earlier this month, he was honored as Best Music Director at the South Indian Awards for a film score that he composed. Congratulations! 👏 🎉

Gear up for the holidays with new apparel from Letterman Locker! Order by Dec. 13 and show your school spirit all season long. 🎁 Shop now: 💙 nwwlettermanlocker.com 💜 wwlettermanlocker.com

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! Timberline School staff recently enjoyed a Friendsgiving potluck, sharing great food and even better company. It’s wonderful to see our teams come together to celebrate the season! #WeAreWaukee

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this morning was pretty great, but we enjoyed our own parade last week at Waterford Elementary School — the Kindergarten Balloon Parade! 🎈 See photos of the colorful creations and big smiles. #WeAreWaukee

It was a fun day at Waukee CSD Preschool! To celebrate the last day before break and to recognize the dedication of students, families, and staff in supporting the preschool fundraiser, students came to school in their favorite costumes and had a parade! 🎉 #WeAreWaukee

Eason Elementary resumed its Meals from the Heartland initiative, which has been paused since COVID. Students packed nearly 100 boxes creating more than 20,000 meals to help fight hunger. Way to go, Eason! 💜 #WeAreWaukee #ForABetterWorld

This week, @WaukeeHS and @WaukeeNW hosted a Volunteer & Job Fair during lunch, featuring over 30 non-profit organizations. It provided students with an opportunity to explore volunteer and part-time job openings. #WeAreWaukee #ForABetterWorld 📸: TST/ Gracie Hutchins